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Lightning’s Victor Hedman, Hagel to return against Jets

The Tampa Bay Lightning are getting one of their top players back into their lineup, and his arrival could not be coming at a better time. Veteran and franchise legend defenseman Victor Hedman will be back on the ice for the Bolts as they take on the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night.

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Syracuse Crunch Weekly Prospect Report: Gauthier, Pelletier, Furry

The Syracuse Crunch had three games in five days this past week, with two of them being on the road against the Laval Rocket and Lehigh Valley Phantoms, and one being home versus the Rochester Americans. The Crunch dropped the first game of the week, 6-1, against the Rocket; it was never really close.

Jakob Pelletier News / Inside The Rink / October 25

Jakob Pelletier Hat Trick Raises Questions About NHL Future

Jakob Pelletier reminded the Tampa Bay Lightning of what he can do offensively on Saturday night, recording his second career AHL hat trick in the Syracuse Crunch’s 7-2 victory over the Lehigh Valley Phantoms.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / October 24

Nikita Kucherov sets Lightning team scoring record

There’s a new all-time points leader in Tampa Bay Lightning franchise history. Forward Nikita Kucherov assisted on Brayden Point’s power-play goal in the

Victor Hedman News / Daily Faceoff / October 24

Lightning’s Victor Herman out day-to-day with lower-body injury

The Tampa Bay Lightning announced that defenseman Victor Hedman will not play in Saturday’s game against the Utah Mammoth and will be day-to-day with a lower-body injury.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Jake Guentzel News / Tampa Bay Lightning On SI / October 24

Jake Guentzel Shines Despite Lackluster Showing by Lightning in 6-3 Loss to Avs

From the start of the game against the Colorado Avalanche, the Tampa Bay Lightning just didn't look to have a chance. In a rematch of the 2022 Stanley Cup Finals, the Avalanche jumped out to an early 2-0 lead and never looked back on their way to demolishing the Bolts 6-3 on Friday night.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 24

Nathan MacKinnon's 4-point night powers Avs past Lightning

Nathan MacKinnon had a goal and three assists, Mackenzie Blackwood turned away 31 shots, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 6-3 in Denver on Friday night.

Nikita Kucherov News / Tampa Bay Lightning On SI / October 21

Lightning Defeat Golden Knights as Nikita Kucherov Ties Franchise Record

The start of the Tampa Bay Lightning's three-game road trip couldn't have started better. Their trip to Vegas signifies the first of three West coast games against some of the NHL's best competition, and Tampa didn't shy away from it.

Anthony Cirelli News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 21

Lightning’s Anthony Cirelli Exits With Undisclosed Injury

Tampa Bay Lightning forward Anthony Cirelli exited the team’s Tuesday night win over the Vegas Golden Knights after the second period per Jesse Granger of The Athletic.

Nikita Kucherov News / Daily Faceoff / October 21

Lightning’s Nikita Kucherov ties franchise all-time points record

Steven Stamkos, meet Nikita Kucherov. With a goal in the Tampa Bay Lightning‘s 6-2 win over the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday, Kucherov has tied Stamkos as the highest scoring player in Lightning franchise history with 1,137 points.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Field Level Media / October 21

Nikita Kucherov's points milestone helps Lightning thrash Knights

Nikita Kucherov scored a goal and had two assists to move into a tie for the Tampa Bay career scoring lead and as the Lightning cruised to a 6-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday in Las Vegas.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Lucas Mercuri News / The Hockey Writers / October 20

Syracuse Crunch Weekly Prospect Report: O’Reilly, Pietroniro & Mercuri

The Syracuse Crunch bounced back from a rough 1-3 start to the season with a win against the Rochester Americans on Oct. 17. They got their first win on home ice in front of their fans, and evened out the rivalry at one game apiece.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Field Level Media / October 19

Lightning open challenging trip against equally hot Knights

Off to a perfect 5-0-0 record at home, the Tampa Bay Lightning head west for a demanding three-game road trip that begins Tuesday night in Las Vegas against the defending Western Conference champion Vegas Golden Knights.

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Tampa Bay Lightning News / Tampa Bay Lightning On SI / October 19

Lightning Face Early-Season Test Against NHL’s Best on West Coast Trip

The Tampa Bay Lightning are preparing for their first three-game West Coast trip of the season, beginning with a nationally televised matchup against the Vegas Golden Knights on October 20.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 17

Lightning rally from 2 down to beat Canucks

Jake Guentzel scored the tiebreaking goal in the third period as the Tampa Bay Lightning kept their home slate clean with a 4-2 comeback win over the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday afternoon.

Victor Hedman News / Field Level Media / October 15

Hedman's overtime winner gives Lightning 4th straight home win

Tampa Bay's Victor Hedman drove through the slot and scored at 2:07 of overtime as the Lightning beat the Seattle Kraken 4-3 on Thursday night. The captain seemed to lose the puck as he split the defense, but the defenseman lunged and swiped at it, sending in the game-winner with his first goal this season.

Dennis Hildeby News / Professor Press Box / October 15

Maple Leafs Fans Might Want to See How Dennis Hildeby Is Doing

Something about Dennis Hildeby makes you want to keep an eye on him. Maybe it's the size. Maybe it's the tall Swedish goaltender's calm presence. Or maybe it's that feeling you get when a young player leaves Toronto, and you still want to see him succeed.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 14

Alexis Lafreniere may be having breakout at perfect time for Rangers

When the New York Rangers won the 2020 NHL Draft Lottery and landed forward Alexis Lafreniere, the expectation, as it is with any No. 1 overall pick, was that he would become a franchise cornerstone and star-level player.

Alex Tuch scores twice as Capitals bounce back to defeat Canadiens

Alex DeBrincat signing comes as a surprise amid Red Wings chaos

Red Wings interim GM says there's 'zero interest' in trading Simon Edvinsson

Location continues to be the sticking point for a Dylan Larkin trade

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Dominic James News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 14

Lightning Recall Dominic James

The Tampa Bay Lightning have recalled forward Dominic James. This move comes five days after James was assigned to the Syracuse Crunch, following his recovery from a hand injury sustained in the preseason.

Mads Sogaard News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 13

Lightning Recall Mads Sogaard

The Tampa Bay Lightning are not expected to have netminder Dennis Hildeby on the bench tonight as he deals with an undisclosed ailment. To fill in as backup, the Lightning announced they recalled goalie Mads Søgaard from the AHL’s Syracuse Crunch.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / October 12

Syracuse Crunch Weekly Prospect Report: Dominic James, Jakob Pelletier, and Mads Sogaard

The Syracuse Crunch are four games into the season, and they aren’t off to an ideal start, as they’re starting the campaign 1-3-0. They’re coming off a heartbreaking 3-2 loss to the Belleville Senators on Oct.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Viral Sports News / October 6

Tampa Bay Lightning Cut Ties With Long-Time NHL Veteran

The Tampa Bay Lightning placed center Jansen Harkins on waivers Tuesday, a roster move that clears the path for Dominic James to come off injured reserve later in the week.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 1

Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin scores first career goal

New York Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin is the 18th different goaltender to score a goal,

Jack Hughes confused by awkward joke about extensive injury history

Devils score season-opening win over Flyers on Hughes' OT goal

Kraken, Flyers pull off player-for-player trade early in season

Ducks sign Tristan Luneau to six-year extension

Oilers' Zach Hyman out for two weeks with undisclosed injury

Wayne Gretzky News / Yardbarker / September 9

Barry Melrose was one of NHL's biggest personalities, and one of its biggest advocates

Whether you agreed with him, disagreed with him, or followed his career as a coach or player, you knew who Barry Melrose was if you were even a casual hockey fan.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / NHL Rumors / September 9

2026-27 Tampa Bay Lightning Season Preview

The Tampa Bay Lightning enter the 2026–27 season with a reshaped roster after a busy offseason that saw them add veteran stability, defensive depth while parting ways with their leading scorer on the blue line from the past season.